Retail Pharmacy Assistant (Contract) - Ottawa
Ontario Medical Supply View all jobs
- Ottawa, ON
- $20.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Ontario Medical Supply/Royal Drugs: Ottawa (501 Smyth Road Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6)
No. of Positions: 1
ATR: #5011
Salary: $20.20/hr
Type: Full-Time, Contract (Maternity Leave)Job Responsibilities:- Performing all technical aspects of dispensing of prescriptions, including receiving the order/refill, procuring complete and current information, computer entry, preparation and labeling in an efficient, accurate and timely fashion
- Identifying and referring any clinical questions to the pharmacists and management questions to the pharmacist manager or pharmacist on duty
- Maintaining current and accurate patient profile information
- Clerical duties including completing all records, documentation and patient or third party billings/charges, preparing receipts, invoices, letters, memos and general filling
- Demonstrating excellent customer service skills at the cash area
- Handling cash register and credit/debit card usage
- Scanning and filing prescriptions
- Assisting Pharmacy Manager and pharmacists by answering patient inquiries and requests over the phones
- Performing duties as assignedQualifications:- Pharmacy Assistant diploma and/or minimum of 2 years full time pharmacy experience
- Kroll data entry strong asset
- Retail pharmacy experience strong assets
- Bilingualism is an assetSKILLS:
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy and productivity
- Reliability, strong communication, organizational skills, customer service, initiative, team work, sound judgement, interpersonal skills are essential
- Commitment to high standards
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a faster pace environment
-Must have computer skillsHuman Resources:While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.The company reserves the right to close the competition based on business need and a sufficient pool of candidates who have applied.AI will be used in the recruitment process.CompanyOMS / Royal DrugsLocationOttawaOpening DateMar 16, 2026Closing DateApr 20, 2026RequirementsType Description Status
A&AODA Accessibility & AODA Acknowledment Required within 30 days after job starts
EO -2 Quality & Regulatory Training (Phase 2) Required within 30 days after job starts
EO-1 General Orientation (Phase 1) Required within 30 days after job starts
WHMIS WHMIS 2015 Required within 30 days after job starts
WPVH Workplace Violence and Harassment Required within 30 days after job starts